Published in Reading is a Novel Idea·PinnedMember-onlyReading Is A Novel Idea Now Open For SubmissionsA new books and reading publication now open for your submissions — A while back I decided to create a publication for my articles about books as a way to separate those from the other random articles I write. When I created the publication I wasn’t sure I would ever ask for submissions from others. …Reading2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHello, I’m Alan aka Tater, Nice to Meet YouHello, I’m Alan aka Tater, Nice to Meet You An Introduction to Me Updated 12/8/21 About Me I am a 52-year-old semi-retired/on sabbatical librarian. I left my job of 25 years one year ago this week because it was destroying my mental health. I am one of those writers who…About Me2 min read
Published in Reading is a Novel Idea·1 hour agoMember-onlyAn A to Z of Me and BooksAnswering an alphabetical list of book questions — saw this over at Ashey’s blog and decided to give it a try. It’s a nice post to work on on a Sunday afternoon when you want to have something to publish Monday morning. Author You’ve Read the Most Books From This one is easy. I’ve been reading Stephen King since I was a kid and I…Reading3 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyI’m Done: A RantA rant I wrote three years ago about all of the things I was done with at the moment — This popped up in my memories today. i published it on my blog three years ago. I decided to share it with the Medium world. There will be profanity so I will start there. I’m sick and fucking tired of people clutching their pearls over the language people use. Kids…Rant3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyMy Week in Books, Movies, and TV 8/5/22My weekly review of what I read and watched — It was another week without actively watching a movie. I’m sure I’ve had random movies on in the background, but I couldn’t tell you what they were. I guess that means they did their job of being background noise that doesn’t distract me. TV Most afternoons we are watching 8 Out…Reading2 min read
Published in The Shortform·3 days agoMember-onlyWhat Is the Appropriate Way to Promote a New Publication?I have no idea how to get the… — Writing1 min readPhoto by Richard Balog on UnsplashWhat Is the Appropriate Way to Promote a New Publication?I have no idea how to get the…----
Published in Reading is a Novel Idea·5 days agoMember-onlyMy Coffee Times Book Prompt Articles Have Moved to Reading is a Novel IdeaThe demise of Coffee Times means my book posts there have a new home — I started publishing at Coffee Times after Marrisa W. invited me to participate in her book prompts there. I enjoyed discovering the new prompt each week and writing a response. I love books and writing about them, but sometimes it is easier when someone gives you a starting point. Today…Reading2 min read
Published in Reading is a Novel Idea·Jul 31Member-onlyMy July 2022 in BooksA review of the books I read last month — It was the second month in a row of reading 5 books. I could probably finish at least one more if my book club books didn’t always slow me down. Here’s what I read 1. We Regret to Inform You by Ariel Kaplan Mischa Abramavicius seems to be the perfect…Reading5 min read
Jul 29Member-onlyMy Week in Books, Movies, and TV 7/29/22My weekly recap of what I read and watched — It was another week without a movie It was almost a week without a book, but I finished the one I was reading last night. I’m hoping for a normal week next week to get back on track. TV I have continued watching Sex Education on Netflix. I will likely finish…Reading3 min read
Jul 28Member-onlyI Need a RoutineMy anxiety level rises when my routine is disrupted — It has been mentioned in therapy how important a routine and schedule are for me. I don’t need my entire day scheduled out, but I do crave some sort of consistency and routine in my days. I am in the midst of a two- period where my routine has been…Mental Health2 min read